All language subtitles for 12.Dates.of.Christmas.S02E05.720p.WEB.h264-KOGi_track3_[eng]

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

narrator: All right, folks,
it looks like

we're still
at the gift giving ceremony

because Markelle's
earned himself a cliffhanger.

I think he has something
he might want to say.

This better be good.

- I've realized
that I still have

some unresolved feelings...

For my ex.

So with all that being said,

I must say goodbye
to all of you.

narrator: I'm sorry, what?

- What?

- Okay.

- ♪ Don't be cross with me ♪

♪ For my honesty ♪

♪ But I've just gotta
let you know ♪

- Holy shit, holy shit,
like, holy shit,

Markelle's not gonna
be here anymore.

This is him stepping out

from this experience
and, like, leaving.

Wait, so there are two le--so
how's that gonna work?

- It's not fair for me
to stay here

knowing that my heart
lies elsewhere.

With that being said,
I still have one last gift

that I would like to give.

[soft music]

♪ ♪

Pinij...

♪ ♪

There is nothing more
that I would want for you...

Than to find love here
in this lodge.

So I'm giving you
this mistletoe

because you're gonna be

taking my position...

As the new lead.

♪ ♪

- I'm shocked, I'm excited,
I'm overjoyed.

- Come join us over here.

- Never in a million years
did I ever think

that I'd be suddenly thrown
into the lead role.

- Oh, my God.
- Hi.

- It's definitely
a Christmas miracle.

narrator:
Tonight is full of surprises!

Markelle is leaving
for his ex,

Pinij the new lead,

and I found a Jolly Rancher
in my bra.

[laughs]

♪ ♪

- It's too much.

- This is a lot of information
right now.

- Did you expect any of this?
- No.

- I am unbelievably thrilled
with the fact

that John Paul
and I are not going home.

Taking a big sigh of relief.

I'm just so happy that we get

to spend some more time
together in this lodge.

- So this gift
is for you to give

to someone who you want
to go on a date with.

♪ ♪

- Well...

Martin, would you like
to go on a date with me?

- I would love to.
- Yes!

Thank you.
- Thanks.

♪ ♪

- Ari, I'd like you
to go on a date with me.

- Thank you.
Thank you so much.

♪ ♪

- Mandi, will you go
on a date with me?

- I'd love to.
- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

♪ ♪

- So it's time
to say goodbye, everybody.

- Yes!
- Come here.

- ♪ I'm coming home
for the holiday ♪

- We love you so much.

- ♪ We'll be together ♪

- Get this horse over here
so they can take my ass

to the nearest airport
so I can see my man.

- Go get your man!

- This journey has definitely
opened up my eyes

to what I had
before this experience.

Bye.

- Whoo!

- Now is the time

to go continue my journey
with my guy.

- Bye!
- Bye, Markelle!

all: Merry Christmas!

narrator:
Go get your man, Markelle!

He knows you're coming, right?

[soft piano music]

♪ ♪

- What a twist.

- If you want vodka,
raise your hand.

narrator:
Okay, Nicci, you can't see it,

but my hand's all the way up!

Right here!
- Okay me.

- Pinij, daddy!
- Pinij, how do you feel?

- How does it feel
to be the next big thing?

- It's kind of wild, right?

Like, I feel like
I've been here for so long,

but now I feel like
my journey's

literally just starting.

So it's kind of like,
buckle up, bitch.

- [laughs]

[soft music]

♪ ♪

- I understand.

- I had no idea

that Markelle was going

to leave the lodge tonight.

I just want to--I don't want
to keep you up

'cause, you know,
it's been a long, long day.

I just wanted to check on you,
make sure you're okay.

- It's a lot of--
- Yeah, emotions.

- I didn't expect that.

I'm just like--yeah,
I think it's just, like,

it's just bringing up
a lot of stuff for me maybe.

At this point, I do feel like
I'm getting closer with Hannah.

We've connected on a really
deep level really quickly

without even trying.

I've definitely
found love so far...

- Yeah.
- In this place.

It's like,
it may not be in the exact way

that I expected it to,

but, like,
I'm just like, "wow."

But when I'm really drawn
to people on that deep level,

it sometimes ended
in a dumpster fire.

So I'm a little bit hesitant
because I'm also trying

to fix patterns
that I've done in the past.

- And I hope you know
if you ever need anything

you can use me as a soundboard.

You know what I mean?
Your secrets are safe with me.

- ♪ The sky opens wide ♪

♪ You close your eyes ♪

♪ Now it won't... ♪

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

narrator:
It's another morning,

and it's Pinij's first day
on the job,

so if there was ever a day
to pull out

your best Christmas
cat onesie, it's today.

- New day, day one.
Can I get an amen?

- Amen.
- Amen.

- I feel different, and I think
the lodge feels different.

There's definitely a buzz
with new energy.

It's kinda crazy to, like,
witness and feel.

- How do you feel about
your new costar, new bachelor?

- I already love Pinij, so--
- I know.

- You're the fucking glue
in this house.

We need you here.

- Yeah.

- I'm like,
"So do you hate me or what?"

But the thing is,

I don't think
it's intentional on her part.

It's just, she keeps
a really good poker face.

I have a date with Amanda
after all this time.

We're getting some fresh air
if anyone wants to join.

- Honestly,
I'm a bit overwhelmed

because she's hard to read.

Everyone feels that way.
That just really confuses me.

I was talking with Remi,
mad cool.

We definitely had to have
a chat, and I told her,

which is what I tell you
all the time,

like, Amanda's hard to read,

so don't even--don't
be mad at yourself.

- I don't know
if it's just because

I've been here the longest,
but I don't think Amanda's hard

to read for me anymore at all.

- Oh, no,
I still feel that way.

It's just like her
personality.

I think that, like, she's...

[sighs]
you know, she's an Aquarius.

[both laugh]

Amanda isn't as closed off
with me,

but as someone
who is unapologetically

and almost dangerously open,

it is something that I'm trying
to crack within Amanda

because time's not really
on our side.

There's only 12 dates
of Christmas.

So it does worry me that she's
a little bit more closed off

than I would like her to be.

I think that it's just
a matter of time

that you need to get
to that depth.

You know what I mean?
- Mm-hmm.

- But I mean, like,
I don't know.

Like today,
just take the time you need,

and, like, have a conversation.

- I like your outfit.
- Thank you.

The way I'm feeling
about Danny's

other love connections
in the lodge

is I haven't really seen him
really connect with someone.

So I am totally okay
with, like,

him going on a date
with Mandi.

Sorry, I almost forgot
her name.

That won't be aired, right?

- Trying to go in my room.
- Okay.

Come see me later.
[laughs]

Wait, I want to come.
[laughs]

To be honest, I don't really
think about those connections.

I'm not here to think about him
with someone else.

You know, I'm not like spying
on him through the window

when he's talking to,
you know, Mandi or whatever.

- Is that them?
- Yeah, that's totally them.

- Who?
- [whispers] Over there.

Look, it may be
Danny and Mandy.

- Fucking knew it.

narrator: Oh, Nicci, girl,
what is this, amateur hour?

Where are
your high-powered binoculars?

I bet you didn't even
bug Danny's jacket.

- You look like a wild animal.
[laughter]

- Caw-caw!
- Caw-caw!

- ♪ La, la, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, it's Christmas ♪

narrator: It's
the seventh date of Christmas,

which means we're more than
halfway through this thing.

Start feeling
the feelings, people.

- ♪ La, it's Christmas ♪

- This is our home.
- Our home.

- Okay?
And I need your help.

I am on my first date
as the new lead with Martin.

Martin looks very cute
and handsome.

Now that I'm a new lead and,
like, script's been flipped,

and, like, he's now here
to possibly connect with me,

now I'm looking
at him differently.

Like, okay, this guy could be
a potential guy

that I bring home
for the holidays.

Are you excited to be here?
- Yeah, it's a nice surprise.

- So it's not, like, completely
disappointing that it's me...

- No, not at all, no.
- Instead of Markelle?

- I'm very excited
to get to know Pinij.

I like his body build.
I think he's very handsome.

And I do enjoy guys
who have long hair.

So I'm excited to see

if we could connect
on a romantic level.

So we're doing
a one-story house, two-story?

How big do we want?
Do you want kids?

narrator:
That's right, Martin.

You're not just building
a gingerbread house.

You're building a life.

[upbeat holiday music]

♪ ♪

- This is harder than it looks.

Ahh!

Look, go--
- Gotta get a little momentum.

- I'ma just follow you.

How about that?
- All right.

- I'ma let you go first, okay?

I chose already Arie
to go on a date with me

because I really enjoy
spending time with her,

and I do feel strongly
for Hina,

and I am excited about
the connection that we have

and what could
possibly develop.

- Ahh!

- At this point,
I'm not sure if I see Arie's

and my connection
as more than platonic.

So being on this date
is to explore that

and have the opportunity to see

if it's there
between both of us.

- There was something
I wanted to ask you.

- Yeah.

- Do you think
you're maybe closed off?

It's not just me
that has caught on to that.

It makes me wonder,
like, is it something

that maybe we're not doing
or something we're not seeing?

Or is it something within you
that you have not resolved?

- It's not anything that you
guys are doing or not doing.

It's just, like,
a matter of, like,

who's that right person
for you.

There's a chance I still have
quite a bit of a guard up.

The last time I was in love,
I felt like it was my person,

and I was deceived.

I was lied to.

She was finding her true love

while she was with me.

So even though I'm here
opening myself up for love,

I'm not going to blurt out,
"Oh, I like you so much"

until I am confident
exactly how I feel.

- I appreciate you giving me,
you know,

this opportunity
and this chance.

- Yeah.

And sometimes things can grow.

- Whatever this is, like,
I hope I get to continue it

'cause I really like it.

- What are we gonna create
out of this?

- What if we try
to chisel out some hearts?

How about that?
- Ooh, I could do hearts.

- I'm ready to date one woman,
and I think Nicci's that girl.

However, there are still more
love interests in the lodge.

- This is a perfect day
for this.

- So I picked Mandi because,
frankly, she's the new girl.

I want to get to know her,
and I'm trying to be fair

and do a good job of being open
and staying receptive.

- You look great
in these glasses.

- Yeah?
All right, I might keep them.

- And I will honestly say,
like, when I was sitting there

looking at you last night,

I was kind of starting
to feel like,

"Wow, this is definitely more
than a friend feeling."

- Thank you.

- So in a relationship,
are you usually affectionate,

like, hug-y and cuddly?

Or are you kind of like--
- Yeah, I am.

I'm more
of an affectionate person.

- Okay, now that I know,

I can just hug you
since you're affectionate.

- Whoa, whoa, whoa.

- [laughing]

Now that I know hugging
is welcomed in your world.

That's great.
- Yeah.

narrator:
Oh, Mandy, don't worry.

You can't die
from embarrassment.

Can you?

- That's funny.

♪ ♪

- Fucking over it.
I'm 28 years old.

I'm trying to find
my fucking husband,

but I feel confident still.
- Yeah.

- You know, I was like,
"Don't worry.

"Like, when you're there
with her, like,

"you'll be missing me,

and I'll be thinking
about you, too."

- Yeah, yeah.
- You know--I don't know.

♪ ♪

- What's your aesthetic?
- I am a minimalist.

- Like white walls?
- White walls.

- Plants here and there.

narrator: Ahh!

Somebody get me a baseball bat
and a warm glass of milk.

- Like your apartment in L.A.,

is it like--is there a lot
of shit in it?

- No, oh, it takes a lot
for me to, like,

finish decorating my apartment
because I'm so picky.

- Wait, same.
Oh, my fucking gosh.

[laughs]

- Who wants to take a bite
out of this gingerbread man?

- Oh, my God.

Let's just add more phobias
to the list of phobias

that Pinij already has.

I think I pissed my pants.

- I am Alex.

I'm 25 from Fairfax, Virginia,
which is right outside

of Washington, D.C.,
and I work in sales.

- You scared the fucking shit
out of me.

We're just--

- Building me
a house looks like.

- Yes.
- Love that.

- Oh, building you a house.
- Yes.

I think Pinij's
gingerbread house could use

a little bit of chocolate.
[laughing]

I am very excited to start
this Christmas journey.

Objective for me
is trying to build a real,

long-lasting relationship
from this.

I'm open to the possibilities

and excited to see
what unfolds.

Always a little bit weird
to feel like

you're kind of intruding
on someone else's thing.

- I definitely don't feel
awkward

being the third wheel
in the date.

I don't necessarily see myself

being the third wheel
in the date.

Alex didn't necessarily
ask me to leave,

so I'm just gonna stay
and just see what happens.

- Merry Christmas.
- Welcome.

- Thank you.
- Good to meet you.

- Thank you.
- Yes, yes.

Oh, my gosh, two dates, great.
Two dates in one.

- Double the pleasure,
double the fun.

- Martin's just standing there
holding his ground

so I'm like, "Okay, so we're
doing this, a throuple date.

Got it, cool.
Here we are."

Martin definitely held his own.
It was kinda hot.

So how many relationships
have you been through?

When was the last one?

- So serious relationships
with an actual title

have been a hard zero.

- Okay--oh, really?
- Really.

- Do you actively date?
Do you like to date?

- Yeah,
I'm just not good at it,

which is why I'm very single,
but I'm also pretty picky

'cause I'm not just
gonna commit to dating someone

who I don't actually want
to build a future with

or see a future with.

- I understand that
'cause I'm the same way.

First initial impressions
of Alex--super tall, very cute.

He definitely
holds relationships

at a higher standard,
just like I do.

And I'm definitely interested
and excited

to learn
as much as I can about him.

- Authenticity is so huge
and being able

to actually be yourself
instead of, you know,

putting on a mask, or a façade,
or anything like that.

- Like the way
you just came in?

- Yeah.
- I'm just kidding.

- With a literal mask, yes.
- I'm just kidding.

- Oh, my God, damn.
Oh, shit, shots fired.

♪ ♪

- Have you dated nerdy girls
like me before?

- Um...

No, I don't think you're nerdy.
I think you're cool.

- I'm kinda one of a kind
so probably not.

♪ ♪

narrator: Oh, shit!
One lady with a chainsaw.

My psychic said
this would happen.

- I'm here to help.

- She's got a chainsaw.
This is where I run.

Hi there.

- Hi, Danny.
I'm Brooke.

Danny is definitely hot.

[laughs]

He's tall,
he's good looking--just hot.

Do you care if I steal him?
- Right this second?

- Right this second.
- Oh, my goodness.

I wanted more time with you,
but I guess I have to go.

- Thank you.
I appreciate it.

- He is a catch, so have fun
getting to know him.

- Aw, give me a hug.
- I know.

- We'll catch up later.

- Yeah, I hope so.
- Okay?

- Shit.

Danny lights up
when he sees this girl

walking up with us
with a chainsaw,

and I'm kind of like,

what's so cute about a girl
coming at you with a chainsaw?

Do not ruin
my Christmas, honey.

- [laughing]

- Bummer.

- So you're from where?

- I'm actually originally
from Sacramento.

But I've lived in Los Angeles
for the last seven years.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- What brought you there?

I'm actually a script
supervisor.

I work in film.
- Yeah?

- Yeah.
- Oh, cool.

I'm picturing you
with a red pen,

pair of glasses, possibly.

Oh, that's hot.
- I do wear glasses.

- Damn, she's cute.
I mean, she looks adorable.

I'm immediately impressed
with her

and, like,
already crushing on her.

- What is something
that you've always looked for

in a relationship,
but you've never found?

- A wife.
What about you?

- I want, like, a best friend,

and I don't feel like
I've had that yet.

Someone adventurous,
someone fun.

- Okay.
- Mm-hmm.

- Do you have any adventures
in mind?

- I just want to travel.

I want to get a travel buddy
and just go see the world.

- Yeah?
Starting where?

- Italy.
- Okay.

- Yeah.
- Are you Italian?

- I am Italian, and I grew up
watching my mom cook.

I love to cook.

- Ooh, she getting points.
I like that.

I'm the type of person
that sort of knows right away.

Right now, I feel our chemistry
is amazing.

I think she's interested
by the way she's looking at me,

and I definitely can
feel myself

looking into her eyes already.

I'm trying not to stare.

There's a connection
right off the bat.

You have very beautiful eyes.
- Thank you.

Thank you so much.
- You're welcome.

I think Nicci's gonna be
a little bit threatened

by Brooke's presence

because she is somebody
that I find attractive

and that I want
to spend time with.

So I think it's also
a great test for Nicci

and I's relationship to see,
you know,

how she does handle things
and how it shakes out.

Are you excited
about the experience?

- I'm excited to get
to know you.

I'm really excited.

- I'm excited to get
to know you, too.

- Yeah.

My first impressions of Danny
are that he's a gentleman,

great smile,
and very, very charming, yeah.

I have hope.
Him and I are hitting it off.

When two people get along
like that,

I think
it's a really good sign.

narrator: You know what else
is a good sign, Brooke?

Scorpio.
[laughs]

Who am I kidding?
They're crazy as fuck.

♪ ♪

- Wait, wait, wait.

- Hi--oh, well, hello!
- Hello.

We got a new face here.

- You guys, OMG,
I just had a day.

- Your day got crashed,
didn't it?

- Up walks this super cute,
tiny brunette,

like, such a sweetheart girl
and I'm like, "shit."

[laughter]

- Oh!
- This is too much.

- Welcome.
- Hello!!

- Hi!
- See, I told you.

- It's a little scary
when I see him walking in

with another brunette that's,
you know, good-looking.

Like, who the hell is
this girl, right?

Because you're my man.

Like, why are you
holding her hand?

- Hi, everyone!
I'm Brooke.

- How was your date?

What did you guys do
when I had to go away?

- I know.
Thank you for letting me crash.

- Oh, cocktail, anyone?
Shots?

- I'm sure my face was like,

"What the heck is
going on right now?

Who are you?"

It obviously makes me
a little, like, worried

because I do have
some feelings for him,

and I am getting
to know him more,

and I am enjoying
the person that he is.

I'm a little on edge.

- We just had a little picnic.
We had some old fashioneds.

Yeah, just used the time
to chat.

- Just chopped it up, yeah.
- Yeah.

♪ ♪

narrator:
Ooh, I'm excited for tonight.

There's gonna be
a talent show.

My hidden talents are
drunk texting and catfishing.

It looks like
Mandi's up first.

[cheers and applause]

- I bring my hula-hoop
everywhere I go when I travel

because I love hula-hooping.

Hopefully, I don't fling the
hula hoop over into the crowd

and piss someone off,
but I'm ready to go, baby.

- ♪ Show me
what you're cooking ♪

narrator: Wow, here I was,
ready to make fun of Mandi,

but she's really talented.

- Way to go, Mandi, good stuff!

narrator: Is it just me, or is
everyone else turned on, too?

- I'm a lucky guy.
What can I tell you?

There's some beautiful
young ladies in the lodge

who are amazingly talented.

- So first I'm gonna
kind of teach you

how to do a Russian accent,

[with accent] which the reason
I got dressed tonight

was to find husband.

- [laughing]

And I get to pick who I want
to spend time with.

Like, it's a very hard choice.

- Oh, my gosh, nerve-wracking.

[soft music]

♪

Pretty impressive, huh?

narrator: All right, Nicci,
I'd be more impressed

if all those glasses
were filled

with wine and you went pound
for pound.

- ♪ Come on, honey,
let me see that smile ♪

- Oh, Madonna would be proud.

I think someone owes Rudolf
an apology.

- I want a love that adds
freedom to the word safety,

a love that gets deeper,
stronger, lighter.

♪ ♪

narrator: If Alex can do that
with his feet,

imagine what his hands can do.

all: 12, 13, 14.

[cheers and applause]

- Wow!

- Why doesn't Santa have kids
of his own?

- Why?

- Because he only comes
once a year.

- Oh!
- Whoo!

- Well, that was nasty.

narrator:
Yes, Pinij, that is nasty.

- But also, like,
that sucks for Santa.

- Hi!
- Oh, shit!

- Oh, hi,
I'm actually just gonna

take it from here
if that's okay.

- Oh, my God, yes.
- Yeah, hi.

- Who the hell is this?

- You guys thought
that was talent?

Just wait till you get
to know me.

My name's Leah.
I'm Amanda's new love interest.

So if you would like
to come have a drink with me,

I would love that.

- Whoo!
- Hi, guys!

- Leah being here now
really puts a lot of pressure

on Remi, Ari and myself
because, you know,

Leah's different personality
type could always be a threat

because it could be something

that Amanda
was missing in all of us.

- How is the craziness so far?
- It's been wild.

A lot of emotional
roller coasters and...

- I'm sure.
- Twists and turns and...

- Yeah, everyone biting
for your attention.

I'm sure it's just daunting,
exhausting.

In a partner,
I'm looking for somebody

who wants to continue
to grow independently

on their own,
as well as with me.

I definitely don't ever want to
be in the kind of relationship

where you're kind of
like one entity.

Where are you from?
- Denver, Colorado.

- I just went to Denver.
- Oh, you did?

- Yeah,
I got altitude poisoning.

- Oh, no, did you get sick?
- Yes, I survived.

Came here, we meet, we fall
in love, la, da, da, da.

- Leah came through.
It was a surprise.

And she just seemed very
comfortable and very confident.

And I'm always attracted
to confidence,

so that stood out to me.

- Wanna introduce me
to the rest of the party here?

- I do.
- Great.

narrator: Well,
the talent show is over,

and just like everyone
in the lodge,

I'm gonna grab a drink
and black out.

No one should remember this.

- I want us all to find love.

Like, fucking kudos
to all of us

for even doing
this fucking crazy adventure.

- Well, that was impressive.

Trying to figure out
which one's my favorite.

The Russian says
she's looking for a husband,

so that kinda--I was thinking
about that.

Brooke comes in the picture.
There's some curiosity there.

I want to get to know her,

and I think I could have
feelings for her

if I explore this.

Did you have a fun night?

- Magical and incredible,
like this house.

I have no complaints at all.
- Okay.

Well, there's a complaint box
in case you find something.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- Is it attached
to your bedroom door?

- It is. How did you know?

- She's a super cute girl.

Yeah, I wasn't expecting it,
right?

When I see, okay,
a cute brunette walking in,

I know that's his type, right?

Am I uncomfortable?
Yes.

Is it intimidating?
Yeah, it is.

I don't know if--I said,
look at me, I came after--what?

Four girls,
and look at our connection.

Fucking turned immediately,
and I got all three dates.

- I wanted
a little second moment

with you after the park,

and I will admit,
I was nervous.

I thought our conversation
was great, though.

It was really easy flowing.

- I thought the same thing.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- What do you keep looking
at my lips for?

- Am I?
- Yeah.

- I like that.
- Hmm.

- Well...

I'm just going to stare
into those eyes.

- That's fine.

♪ ♪

- When I was first
kissing Danny,

I definitely felt that spark.

It was a good kiss,
undeniably a good kiss.

I, uh, just replay it over
and over in my head.

How was your day?

- Aside from the fact that,
like, my day got busted up

by some chick with a chainsaw,
it went very well.

- Sounds like
a highlight to me.

[both laughing]

♪ ♪

My cheeks hurt
from smiling too much.

- Yeah?

Oh, man.

The excitement is tangible
with Brooke.

It feels different.
It feels spontaneous.

It feels fun.

And it also feels
a little bit scary

because it's easy
to open the door

and build a connection
that would be as deep

as what I have with Nicci.

This is working.
- Yeah, it is.

I'm having a really good time.
- Yeah, same.

♪ ♪

narrator: Did anyone else kiss
their TV at the same time?

[dramatic music]

- Guys, good night, good night,
good night, good night.

♪ ♪

- The comment I hear
from people is like,

you're hard to read.

- And I think people say
that all the time about me.

- Yeah.

- You know, when people go on,
like, dates and stuff,

like Arie today was like,
"I just needed more answers."

But I feel like that's the root
of why she felt like that is

because she's pursuing
the fuck out of you.

She doesn't feel that back,
and then that's what breaks.

They need from you, too,

and, like,
even I need more from you.

- My question is how does
anybody here expect me

to give everything to Arie
because she's into me,

and everything to Remi
because she's into me,

and everything to you
all at the same time,

while you can all equally feel
like you're getting enough.

How is that even possible?

- I understand
you're at your capacity.

I understand that completely.

I know this is
incredibly difficult.

I empathize with you.

You know, like,
I came here to find love.

That's all I want.

Now that Amanda
and I's connection

is getting more serious,

I really just want to, like,
put it all out there

because I feel like
I'm holding a secret.

I'm just gonna take it
upon myself to tell her

because I know that this could
make or break our relationship.

On my first two days
of being here,

there, like, could have been
a romantic connection.

♪ ♪

The first night
that I was here,

Christie kissed me.

- Uh...

narrator: Whew!
Oh, what a relief.

I was tired of carrying
around that secret.

- Oh.

- I want her to know that
this is a very weird situation

because I'm not used
to moving this slowly.

If you like to move
at a slow pace,

I respect that,

but this isn't 12 dates
of friendship,

and I could have had
a romantic connection

but I didn't pursue it
because I was here for her.

Does this information
change anything for you

about how you feel about me?

Does this feel like,
did I break trust with you?

- It just...
- It's okay.

- It's just reminding me
of past feelings

of just like

hurt and mistrust.

It is definitely blindsiding
to find that out.

I've experienced things before

where there was love
being formed

and romance being formed
behind my back,

and like, I didn't know.

And so I don't know
if I can trust Hina.

- ♪ I know,
I know better now ♪

[upbeat music]

- Somehow I got pancake syrup
on my glasses,

and I didn't have pancakes,
but you did.

[laughter]

- I'm ready to fucking rock
a man's world.

How are you feeling
about Pinij?

- I think me and Pinij
could potentially--

- Be something.

- Be something or something
could progress more.

- I see that.
- Yeah.

- ♪ Have some faith,
I'll make you a believer ♪

- Ah, man.

After last night, I've had
a lot of deep thoughts,

and I'm still in shock

and feeling so much emotions
of just sadness.

[somber music]

Um...

I'm not really sure
where to start.

I feel very hurt
because finding out

what went on
with you and Christie

and something I would have
liked to know about.

To share just a little bit
about my background

and, like, the last time
I fell in love,

I was lied to the whole time.

And I know from experience,
even something

as small as a kiss
could change everything.

It can mean a lot.

In my last experience,
they found love.

- This is news to me.

I just feel sad,

and I want to show her
that I'm different,

and that I won't be doing any
of that toxic stuff.

I understand 'cause your
feelings are absolutely valid.

That trauma comes back up
over and over again.

And when something
even mildly triggering

presents itself to you,

your mind goes back
to a very fucked up space.

But it's really important
that you understand

that I don't have
the connection I do now

with you then.

And I don't want you
to ever think that

because that happened
in the first three days,

that that takes away
from your connection.

- I felt like last night

and the way that
you explained it to me

and the timing that you decided
to bring it up,

it made me feel like comparison

to get me to see you more.

It just--it hurt that this is
when it was brought up and why.

- It wasn't to be like,
"Here's my value.

Look at the proof."
That wasn't it.

It was to show you,

I chose to pursue you
instead of other connections.

I apologize that the timing
was tactless.

I can see now how that could
make you feel like that.

- I'm just gonna be
transparent here.

♪ ♪

I like you, Hina.

There's so many amazing things
about you

that have wowed me.

- I really, really appreciate
you opening up

about your feelings
about this relationship

because to hear it
is validation

that I personally need.

- ♪ Try to understand ♪

♪ I knew I'd find you here ♪

- I do still have hesitance
with Hina,

and that's purely just because
I don't know if I can trust,

but at the same time,
I definitely realized

through this very uncomfortable
and vulnerable situation

that my feelings
for Hina were stronger

than I expected them to be,

and I need to be
even more honest

than I already have been

and that it's okay to say
exactly where you're at.

- ♪ I knew I'd find you here ♪

- That's why I'm open, baby.
- What?

- I said that's why
I'm being open.

That's what I was looking for!

[both laughing]

[upbeat music]

- You look so good
in this color.

- Oh, why thank you.

- Sorry, but I'm not gonna
stop touching you.

How are you feeling
with the new lady?

narrator:
Okay, Danny, this is easy.

Keep it cool,
and don't stare at Brooke.

Damn it!
One job.

I gave you one job!

- She's lovely, very nice.

- How are you feeling about us?

- Good.
- Good.

Good, all right,
just checking in.

- Mm-hmm.
- Mm-hmm.

You should come
to my room some time.

- Danny had the biggest smile
on his face

when you guys came in together.
- Yes!

- Yeah, you're in this thing,
you know?

- You think so?
- Mm-hmm.

[bells jingling]

narrator: Uh-oh,
what's that I hear?

The advent calendar
is jingling,

which could only mean

the lodge is about
to get some news

and that it's time
for my Xanax.

- All right.

- Oh, wow.
- Whoa.

- Fuck.

- I'm starting to really
not like that part.

- Yes.
- That's a double.

This is our first
double elimination, right?

- Yep.
- Whoo.

- Yeah, I'm actually
kind of fucked about it.

This is definitely
the not fun part.

I know Tom and Jean Paul,
and they don't want to leave,

but I told myself
stepping into this role

that I was gonna give
every guy that walks

through that door
an open and honest chance.

But if I keep Alex and Martin,
I'm torn between, like,

what I want to do
and what I should do.

narrator:
Six people are going home?

We're gonna need
a bigger horse.

[dramatic music]

♪ ♪

- Definitely need another one.
- I know.

- Hey.
- Hi, guys.

- Ooh!
- Hi, handsome.

- Hi.
- How are you?

- How are we all?
- Good.

- Everybody, John Paul
and I have a little bit

of an announcement.

I pulled him aside today,
and we had a really great talk.

And not only did we say
we love each other,

I asked him to be my boyfriend.

So we are officially a couple.

- Yay!
- Whoo!

- Yes!
- Cheers!

- Oh!
- Cute couple.

- Cheers.

[bells jingling]

- Oh, God damn it.
narrator: Oh, my God.

The gift giving ceremony
is so stressful.

I haven't been
this traumatized since...

- Okay.

narrator:
Well, the talent show.

- Remi.
- Hey.

- You have a such
amazing spirit,

and I see your light.

You're so talented.

Leah, we haven't really gotten
a lot of opportunity

to get to know each other,
but I really like your energy.

Hina,
I've really enjoyed our time

getting to know each other

and the times that haven't felt
so good as well

because I feel like

it's really brought a lot
of discoveries for myself.

Arie, you are just
such an amazing human.

- Thank you.

- I just love how you are
so gracefully direct,

and I think that's just
such a beautiful thing.

- Thank you.

- Brooke.
- Hi.

- My first impression of you
with the chainsaw was,

"Wow,
look at that beautiful girl."

- I have had so much fun
with you,

and I hope to get
to know you more.

- Nicci, I obviously think
the world of you.

- Yeah, I know.
[laughter]

- Hi, Mandi.
- Hey, what's up?

- Learning about what
your hopes and dreams are,

what you're looking for
in a relationship

gave me a special place
in my heart for you.

- Thank you.

- Tom, we all know
you found Jean Paul,

and y'all fell in love,

and I couldn't
be happier truly.

[soft music]

♪ ♪

The people that
I'm sending home tonight...

Tom and Jean Paul...

I love you two very much,
but it's your time.

- You're right.

You are totally right.

- I love you, too.
I think you're amazing.

- You've gotta get your man.

You're still here to find love,
and I want that for you.

♪ ♪

- The person
I'm sending home is...

Evelyn,

The other person
I'm sending home is...

Mandi.

- The person I am
sending home tonight is...

♪ ♪

Leah.

I wish we could have gotten
more of the opportunity

to get to know each other more.

And the other person I'm
sending home tonight is Arie.

Even though I wasn't feeling
that initial spark,

I've given it as much
of a chance that I could,

and I wish there was
something more there,

but I'm super grateful
for your energy

and everything
that you've brought here.

Love you, girl.
- Girl, I love you, too.

- ♪ We don't belong together ♪

♪ That's what they'll say ♪

narrator: And just like that,
six smoking hot people were

released back
into the dating pool.

Yay!

- ♪ Ooh, if I had one wish ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Ooh, I'd wish for you ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Ooh, if I had one wish ♪

- I was very hopeful that
this connection was possible.

I was coming in with
an open heart and open mind,

and I couldn't have asked
for anything better.

I met a wonderful man,
and I got what I came here for.

- This was mission
accomplished for me

and I can't wait for what
the future holds for us.

It's time to let somebody else
have a shot

at finding what we found.

- ♪ I'd wish for you ♪

- ♪ Everything's ready now,
the tree is set ♪

narrator: Oh,
my heart can't take much more

of this sad stuff.

Time to dish out the gifts!

And remember, only the love
interest who get a mistletoe

get to go on the date.

- Merry Christmas.

narrator:
And if you've forgotten that,

then you must be
drunker than me.

- ♪ You make it feel
like Christmas ♪

♪ All year long ♪

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

[upbeat music]

- It's what I've always wanted.
[laughter]

Paper.

- Thanks.

- ♪ You make it feel
like Christmas ♪

♪ All year long ♪

- Mistletoe, thank you.

- Of course
I would want the date,

but I'm not gonna be one
of those, like, bitchy girls,

like, "Oh, I need all
the time for myself."

narrator: Okay, Nicci,
keep lying to yourself.

- But sooner or later,
I'm gonna want the date.

I'm gonna want the go
into your parents' house date.

So you can just keep on
giving the little dates

to the other ones,
and I'll take the big one.

Thank you.

- Thank you,
I'm really excited to go.

[soft music]

- Wow, it's quiet in here.

- Girl, it's nice though.
- It is kind of nice.

I honestly--I felt like

we almost needed
to just do like a whoosh.

- A sweep?

- Yeah, like, it was sad
to say goodbye to some.

I just had that feeling.

♪ ♪

- How are you doing?
- I'm doing great.

I got the mistletoe,
and I'm so excited.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

I really did not know what
to expect.

- ♪ All I want for Christmas
is your divine lips on mine ♪

♪ ♪

♪ All the kids are talking
about the toys ♪

♪ Girls and boys ♪

- How do we feel about people
that got mistletoes?

- It's weird.
It's like--

- I honestly thought
you were gonna get it.

- Yeah.

To be honest,
and I don't want to sound,

like, cocky, I've never
been rejected before.

I feel that I'm in a really
good, solid place with Danny.

- Do you like flowers?
- I do.

- What kind?
What's your favorite?

- I like red roses.

- Oh, okay.
- I do.

Like a single red rose
I think is super romantic.

- I definitely can see

that his other strongest
connection is Brooke.

And I'm noticing his attention
isn't all just on me.

- ♪ Santa sees my name
juxtaposes ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm both naughty
and nice ♪

- Get a blankie, here.

- Can I sit with you?
- Yes.

- I'll be right back, okay?
- Yeah, go for it.

- I'll be right back.

♪ ♪

- ♪ Jack Frost may nip
at our noses ♪

♪ But I know how
to break the ice ♪

- Little sneak going to sleep
and not say good night?

I told Brooke
I'd be right back.

♪ ♪

- ♪ So whether
or not you're suspicious ♪

♪ I'm gonna go steal
your heart, steal your heart ♪

narrator: Oh, come on.
Who turned off the lights?

It was just getting soft core.

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- ♪ Just being honest
with you, babe ♪

♪ Something's different
lately ♪

♪ Don't want
to give myself...♪